Artherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) affects all arterial beds throughout the body including the penile arteries which can cause problems with erectile dysfunction. However it should not automatically be presumed that it is being caused by CVD. An appointment with a GP where a full medical, social and sexual history as well as appropriate tests should be obtained
- Non-adherence to prescribed medications has a enormous economic cost to the NHS as well as additional morbidity to patient. The health professional should routinely assess adherence whenever medication is prescribed, dispensed and reviewed
- To have a basic knowledge of the major cardiovascular drugs that are used, common side-effects and contra-indications
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